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jCorn1234 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Compare and contrast the trait and functional approaches to leadership. Which is a stronger approach, according to research?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the three main leadership styles laid out in the three-dimension theory of leadership.

What will be an ideal response?

batool · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Leaders often are appointed, but committed and involved members of democratic groups share the role (e.g., as gatekeeper).

Answer to Question 2

Three main leadership styles are the core of the three-dimension theory of leadership. Authoritarian leaders are central authority figures who retain significant control and power over followers, make decisions, and use one-way communication. Democratic leaders make joint decisions with their followers, jointly determine a course of action, and use two-way communication. Laissez-faire leaders are not involved in the group's decision making, with team members making work assignments and evaluating task completion.